Photonics and Nanotechnology, Master Degree, Vilnius University

Lithuania

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	4 semester	September	EUR 5266 per year	EUR 6100 per year

About Photonics and Nanotechnology, Master Degree - at Vilnius University

WHY STUDY PHOTONICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY?

This study programme is devoted to students, wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge of semiconductor photonics, nanotechnologies and to master physics, fabrication and characterization techniques of organic and inorganic solid-state light sources, solar cells, sensors and hybrid devices. This programme has a proven strong track record of both successful employment of graduates in high-tech industry and their successful further PhD studies both in Lithuania and abroad.

During their studies, students are offered multiple scientific research options at the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology of Vilnius University, Department of Optoelectronics of the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology or other modern labs within National Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, which was opened in 2016. Cooperation with industrial partners also provides other opportunities for research work and master’s theses on case-by-case basis.

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Entry requirements

Completed university bachelor's degree studies in the fields of physics or chemistry of the physical sciences study field group, the field of biochemistry or materials technology and biotechnology field of the technological sciences study field group, the field of electronics engineering or other studies closely related to the aforementioned fields; In the diploma supplement: No less than 60 per cent of the volume of course units taken shall be in the fields of physics, mathematics, electricity, electronics, optical engineering, materials technology, nanotechnologies; the cumulative grade point average of these course units shall be no lower than 60 per cent of the maximum possible grade; all course units must be passed (positively assessed); additional points shall be awarded for scientific publications supported by bibliographic links and presentations in scientific conferences in the fields related with the study programme.
The candidates meeting the aforementioned criteria are invited to the remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate's determination to study in a master's degree programme based on science is evaluated. If the interview is evaluated negatively, the candidate is not admitted to the study programme.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

The candidates who meet the above-listed criteria will be invited to a remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate's determination to study in a science-based Master's degree programme is assessed. If the interview is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will not be invited to study.

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